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Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The SEC should address emerging challenges and aspects of the process that are not sufficiently regulated by the statutory law by promulgating clear, consistent, timely and fully implementable instructions and decisions within its mandate.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to facilitate equal participation of persons with disabilities, efforts should be undertaken to ensure that polling station premises and layout are suitable for independent access by voters with disabilities. Additional measures could be considered, including voter information material in multiple formats, and effective training on disability inclusion to lower-level election commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Day
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To further increase transparency and public confidence in the work of the election administration, additional measures could be considered, including live online broadcast and access of media to SEC sessions, as well as publication of all relevant documents produced by all levels of the election administration in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To prevent the misuse of office and state resources, additional legal safeguards could be considered. The authorities should ensure that the election campaign is conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution and undertake measures to prevent pressure on voters, including employees of state or state-affiliated institutions. Any instances and allegations of pressure should be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted by relevant authorities, and the outcomes should be publicly reported.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to undertaking a comprehensive reform to harmonize the electoral legal framework and regulate all key aspects of the elections. In line with international commitments, the reform process should be inclusive, ensure public discussion and should be completed well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
To increase the transparency in the election process, the election day procedures could be revised to include posting copy of results protocols outside the premises of the polling stations and to publish them online.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voting and Counting
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To further promote pluralism in electoral process, consideration could be given to removing the restriction to sign in support of only one candidate list.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To safeguard the integrity of candidate registration, consideration could be given to providing clear criteria for signature verification, and adequate and timely sanctions for violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the accountability and enhance transparency of the process, tabulation procedures at MECs should be regulated in detail, particularly with regards to handling PB result protocols when figures do not reconcile. Consideration could be given to broaden the access to PB results protocols, such as by promptly posting the protocols at the polling stations and publishing them online.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Day
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To prevent arbitrary application and ensure effective remedy the provisions on challenging and invalidation of election results established by the PBs should be reviewed. The law should be amended to prescribe that the decisions on preliminary results may be appealed, including up to the highest level courts.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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